Reports & due diligence · Defined
Initial site visit (ISV)
An early observation establishing documented site or project conditions at the beginning of an assignment.
Why it matters
The scope and timing determine its value. It is not automatically a Phase I, geotechnical investigation, or comprehensive property assessment.
In practice
A project example
A monitoring engagement begins with photographs and observations of work already performed before the first reviewed draw.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.